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JD(U) Urges Rahul Gandhi to Accept Amit Shah’s SIR Debate
JD(U) asks Rahul Gandhi to accept Amit Shah's challenge for a parliamentary debate on SIR as Congress demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Supreme Court Seeks Reply on CEC Protest at Ramlila Maidan
The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response to a traders' plea over CEC protests at Ramlila Maidan, citing business disruption during the festive season.
Congress Challenges Amit Shah Over SIR and Delimitation
Jairam Ramesh challenges Amit Shah over the proposed special Parliament session and demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
RSS on Opposition Protests: Citizens Have Right to Question
RSS says citizens have the right to question the government as Opposition protests over alleged electoral irregularities intensify ahead of its Delhi rally.
Sagarika Ghose Renews Demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Removal
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose renews the INDIA bloc's demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, citing alleged electoral roll irregularities and voting rights concerns.
INDIA Bloc Rally Raises Questions Over Voting Rights
INDIA bloc leaders allege protesters were stopped from reaching their rally and demand accountability from CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral transparency concerns.
Chalo Delhi Rally: SFI Students March as BJP Holds Protest
SFI students march towards Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc's Chalo Delhi rally, while the BJP holds a separate protest in West Delhi over the 1984 riots.
UP CEO Apologises for Controversial Reply to Sanjay Singh
The UP CEO's office apologised after a sarcastic X reply to Sanjay Singh sparked criticism over voter-record errors and alleged caste bias in electoral software.
Kiren Rijiju Asks Congress Five Questions on SIR Controversy
Kiren Rijiju challenged Congress on election results, voter-list deletions and past SIR exercises ahead of the INDIA bloc's November 1 Delhi rally.
INDIA Bloc Holds Mock Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc holds a symbolic impeachment-style programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 31, targeting alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.
Supreme Court Rejects SIR Deadline Extension in Keralam
The Supreme Court rejects an extension of Keralam's SIR deadline but directs the Election Commission to examine claims of possible voter exclusion within four weeks.
ADR Report: 1,330 Parties Lack Financial Reports for 2024-25
An ADR report finds 1,330 unrecognised political parties lack public audit and contribution reports for FY 2024-25, raising concerns over financial transparency.
EC Extends SIR Deadline 2026 in Five States, Delhi
The Election Commission has extended the SIR deadline, setting November 30 for final voter rolls in five states and December 22 for Delhi’s electoral list.
Abhishek Banerjee Demands Fresh West Bengal Elections
Abhishek Banerjee seeks fresh West Bengal elections within six months as the Supreme Court clarifies that the legality of voter-roll scrutiny remains unresolved.
Cockroach Janta Party Backs INDIA Bloc Rally on November 1
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke backs the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal.
Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Demand: INDIA Bloc Rally on Nov 1
Gyanesh Kumar faces opposition demands for resignation as CJP backs the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally over SIR concerns and alleged electoral irregularities.
Congress Rally November 1: Delhi Police Confirms Permission
Delhi Police has no objection to the Congress rally at Ramlila Ground on November 1, subject to event conditions and prior approval from the land-owning authority.
Congress Accuses EC of Misleading Supreme Court Over SIR
Congress has challenged the Election Commission’s Supreme Court affidavit over voter roll revision, Form 6 rules, ECINET powers and alleged approval disputes.
ECI Affidavit: Questions Remain Over Electoral Roll Decisions
The Election Commission's Supreme Court affidavit defends unanimous decisions, but questions remain over Form 6 changes, ECINet, Goa voter deletions and West Bengal appeals.
EC Affidavit to Supreme Court Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
The Election Commission says its SIR decisions were unanimous, but questions remain over two Commissioners’ notes on Form 6, ECINet and voter appeals.
ECI Says All Three SIR Orders Were Unanimous
The Election Commission of India says all three Special Intensive Revision orders were unanimous, rejecting claims that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted alone.